Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2004

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a corneal abrasion and periorbital contusion, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral knee scars, chronic fatigue syndrome, increased evaluations for PTSD, lumbar paravertebral myositis with small disc protrusion, and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and needs further examination and consideration of the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome secondary to prostate cancer.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypothyroidism, immune deficiency syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, major depression, and prostatitis. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue and sensory peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, finding that these conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board denied the applications to reopen previously denied claims of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, low back disorder, right and left knee disorders, cluster migraine headaches, and chronic fatigue. The evidence received since the previous decisions was not new and material.

The veteran's psychiatric signs and symptoms, including fatigue, dizziness, and heart pounding, are considered to be due to an undiagnosed illness during service. The veteran's chronic fatigue is also found to be related to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claim that his Epstein Barre virus with chronic fatigue is related to service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The claim was denied.

The veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is presumed to have been incurred in service. The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for headaches and the evaluation of low back disability are granted.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed conditions did not result from VA medical treatment during his 1993 hospitalization, and thus denied compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic fatigue, manifested by a positive Mycoplasma test, is service-connected as incurred in service due to exposure during his Gulf War service.

The veteran's memory loss is determined to be due to an undiagnosed illness, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and Candida, finding that the evidence did not support a direct relationship to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including a Gulf War physical examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, including due to an undiagnosed illness, finding that his fatigue is a symptom of his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for reactive airway disease and finds that the veteran's reactive airway disease was incurred during active duty service. The tuberculosis and fatigue issues are remanded for further development.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and compliance with the Veterans Benefits Improvements Act of 1994.

The VA determined that the veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome was not incurred in or aggravated by his active military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic fatigue is due to an undiagnosed illness and service connection is granted.

The veteran's service connection for a disorder characterized by chronic fatigue, tension headaches, and bilateral knee and right shoulder pain (diagnosed as fibromyalgia) is granted due to the presumption of incurrence during service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for skin problems, hair loss, headaches, and chronic fatigue. The veteran's claims are therefore denied.